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Why Water Management Plans Matter in Assisted & Independent Living Facilities
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Assisted living and independent living communities are designed to support health, comfort, and quality of life for residents, many of whom are older adults or individuals with underlying health conditions....

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What Happens If Legionella Is Found in Your Building?
author avatar Danielle Tuladzieck

Discovering Legionella bacteria in a building can be alarming for property owners, facility managers, and occupants alike. Because Legionella are the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and sometimes...

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Mastering ST108 Before It’s Mandated
author avatar Chris Sullivan

Water is one of the most essential, yet most overlooked components of medical device reprocessing. As expectations around patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance continue to rise, healthcare facilities...

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How to Identify High-Risk Areas for Legionella in Your Building’s Water System
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Legionella bacteria can pose a serious health risk when conditions allow them to grow and spread through a building’s water system. Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, occurs when...

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Legionella Compliance Made Simple
author avatar Kirk Kureska

Why Legionella Compliance Matters Legionella is more than a compliance buzzword, it’s a serious public health concern that can have life-threatening consequences if not managed properly. This naturally occurring bacterium...

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From Outbreak to Prevention: Lessons Learned from 2025 Legionella Events
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

In 2025, Legionnaires’ disease has once again made national headlines, with several high-profile outbreaks underscoring just how disruptive, and deadly, this waterborne illness can be. From Harlem, New York, where...

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